Trotter’s Ridge Tragedy: Bishop Danny and Sabrina Richards Killed, One Injured in Harnett County Shooting
Harnett County, N.C. — Authorities in Harnett County are investigating a deadly shooting in the Trotter’s Ridge neighborhood that left two people dead and one person injured, sending shockwaves through the quiet community. The victims have been identified as Bishop Danny Richards and his wife, Sabrina Richards, both known for their active roles in local church and outreach work.
According to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the neighborhood late Monday evening after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts by first responders, Bishop Danny Richards and Sabrina Richards were pronounced dead at the scene. A third victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a nearby hospital in serious but stable condition.
Investigators have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting or confirmed whether the suspect is in custody. Crime scene technicians spent hours collecting evidence, and authorities say they are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events that led to the tragedy.
The loss of the Richards couple has left a deep void in both the Trotter’s Ridge community and the wider Harnett County area. Bishop Richards was a respected faith leader who, alongside Sabrina, was known for his dedication to serving others through church ministries, food drives, and youth outreach programs. Friends and congregation members describe them as “the heart of the community” and “pillars of faith and compassion.”
As news of the shooting spread, neighbors began placing flowers, candles, and handwritten notes near the couple’s home, turning the street into an impromptu memorial. Local pastors have organized a candlelight vigil for later this week to honor the couple’s lives and offer prayers for the surviving victim.
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office has urged anyone with information to contact investigators, stressing that community cooperation will be key in ensuring justice is served.
For now, the Trotter’s Ridge neighborhood remains cloaked in grief, grappling with the sudden and violent loss of two beloved members. In the words of one close friend, “They touched so many lives, and their absence will be felt forever.”